You will receive a quick training before you practice on the treetop. All the equipment are included: helmets, glovers, baudrier, saddles, carabiners and pulleys to guarantee your safety. A nice circuit where you hike among the crowns of the trees. Cable crossing, nets, suspended trails and much more are waiting for you to enjoy this unique adventure one instructor will always accompany our tour in the trees trails. You can also climb trees and rappel down them, finishing the circuit with a really nice zip line.
Rio de Janeiro has a singular coast with beautiful mountains, rainforests, beaches and wild islands. If you are looking for some adventure and out of the ordinary tour, this is the perfect choice for you!
We will take you to Guanabara Bay with some outstanding views to the city, from a different and new perspective. We work with expert guides and instructors and high quality equipment, so our adventure tours are perfectly safe. The tours cross from Praia Vermelha to the Cotunduba Island, located in front of sugar loaf. This is a 2km circuit nearby the island and stopping for snack and rest in a small bay for swimming, if the sea condition allows us. The island has a good view of the Guanabara Bay and oceanic beaches of Rio and Niteroi.
Get ready for an adventure under the sea! Led by a diving instructor, you will make an underwater tour in Arraial do Cabo RJ. Known as the ""Brazilian Capital of Diving"", Arraial do Cabo attracts tourists and divers from all over Brazil due to the numerous dive sites, clear waters, abundant marine life and good conditions for diving all year round.
The Boat departures from Praia do Amor until the dive sites, with stops at various locations for contemplation of the landscape. It has baptism for beginners and deeper descents for the experienced.
After the pick up at your hotel, you get to Marina da Gloria, where the boat leaves at 9:30m or so. Starting your tour you will see the Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã), built by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. As you go on, and cross under the Rio – Niteroi bridge, you can see the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the Santos Dumont airport, and the three forts that were built to protect the city, the São João Fort, Lajes Fort and Santa Cruz Fort. The big city, from afar sounds rather quiet and peaceful and the views of Rio from the sea are just breathtaking. As you circle back, you will come across the city of Niteroi, on the other side of the bridge side, from here you will have one of the best views of Rio de Janeiro. There take some time to take mental snapshots of beautiful Rio and actual Snapshots to show it to friends and family.
You will sail to see the most beautiful landscape of Rio. It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water, it has several islands, as the Governor’s island, Fundão and Snakes island. During our tour if you are looking to let off some steam, just help yourself with the bar inside the boat, where you can buy caipirinhas and others alcoholic drinks or sodas and water. But we offer season tropical fruits, such as watermelon and pineapples for free!
After heading back, you will drive back through Aterro do Flamengo from where you can see the beautiful Sugar Loaf in all its glory, before arriving at a traditional Barbecue Lunch, all you can eat style. Brazilian Churrascarias (Barbecue places) offer a wide variety of sides and alternative options. In case you decide to stick with a vegetarian option, you will still leave delighted.
After this delicious lunch, we will head to the Cosme Velho Station, sitting at the bottom of Corcovado Mountain, where we will catch the train with pre-reserved tickets to save time and it will take you up to the top, through the dense Tijuca rain forest to the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. The 20 minute ride up will give you a chance to thoroughly appreciate the Tijuca Forest, which is considered to be the largest urban forest in the whole world. It represents 7% of the whole city`s territory! It’s breath taking and that alone already makes the trip well worth it.
Upon arriving at the Statue, you will have two options of reaching the top, by a lift and then an escalator, or the traditional way, by stairs, 222 Steps, but the prize makes it all worthwhile. Once up, the views and the imposing statue will take your mind off the walk up! Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms, now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! From up there you can see most of the city, all of the south zone and all the way to Niteroi. A unique view that will astound you. You will have about 40 minutes to get to know all the sides and views of Corcovado and take pictures. After riding the train back down, guests will be dropped off at their hotels by bus.
This is a different and unique walking tour designed to give you a feel for the legends and stories woven through the narrow streets and old historical buildings of downtown Rio. The walk includes a visit to many interesting points, such as the São Bento Monastery, Candelaria (the candle-makers), Praça XV, the Travessa do Mercado"", Imperial Court, the cultural centre located in the beautifully-restored Banco do Brasil, the House France-Brazil, Ouvidor (the listeners) Street and Gonçalves Dias Street with the traditional Colombo Bakery. The walk continues on down Uruguaiana Street, Carioca Square up to the Metropolitan Cathedral where passengers will meet the transportation that will take them back to their hotels.
Since 1985 in Rio de Janeiro, the event has been in its 17th edition with impressive numbers: more than 1500 artists performed, 101 days of shows, 8.5 million people in the audience, 11 million online fans, 185 thousand people employed.
In 2017, the event will be held the Olympic Park of Barra da Tijuca, venue of the main competitions during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. This year, rock legends and pop icons come together at the top of the bill as the festival returns home once more.
Ride your bike along the nicest beaches of Rio, from Ipanema to Leblon and Arpoador! See Rio's south end from a different perspective as you cycle around the gorgeous Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, then discover why locals love hanging out in Rio’s great botanical gardens oasis. Finish it up with a sunset view with the locals at Arpoador Rock.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Bike along the world-famous Ipanema, Arpoador, and Leblon beaches
* Learn a few Carioca habits so you can blend in like a local
* Marvel at the views from the lagoon and enjoy the coast of Rio from Leblon’s lovely lookout point
* Visit and learn the history of the Botanical Garden, an oasis in the city
* Discover why the sunset view from Arpoador Rock is a must-see experience
With sunshine, beautiful bays, and seaside walkways, Rio de Janeiro is a city made for exploring by bike. Discover some of its most beautiful sights and get your adrenaline pumping on this Rio bike tour!
First up, we'll off from Copacabana, cruising along the majestic Ipanema Beach. Explore the streets, people-watch in one of the city’s most scenic locations, and learn how this neighbourhood has been inspiring artists for decades. Then, leave the beach behind as you cycle through the picturesque Allah’s Garden, towards the massive Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, known simply to locals as the ‘lagoa.’
We'll stop by the lagoon’s entertainment area to enjoy a refreshing coconut water break and soak up the atmosphere of this popular spot. Once you're refreshed, we'll cycle over to the botanical gardens, where you can jump off your bike to enjoy a walking tour. Admire the stunning imperial palms, learn more about the garden’s history, and admire the vast orchid collection in the greenhouse.
Then, jump back on your bike and cycle through the bohemian Baixo Gavea, returning to the seaside as we explore Leblon Beach. You'll get a photo-worthy moment when we admire the great beach view from Leblon’s lookout point.
We'll cruise along the coast a bit more, passing by Ipanema Beach before reaching Arpoador Beach, where you’ll understand why the sunset is so special here. Finally, we'll ride back through Girl from Ipanema Park to reach Copacabana once again, where your Rio bike tour comes to an end.
Get to know the largest favela in Brazil on this tour that busts myths and shatters stereotypes. This isn’t a ‘slum tour’ — it’s a chance for you to learn about the urban history and experience the real culture of these favela communities on the city’s hillsides. We’ll explore streets and alleys, wander past indie shops and bars, chat with locals, and eventually reach a rooftop with an amazing view of the community and the city below. With a local guide by your side, you’ll come to understand what local life is really like, as you engage with the people who call the favelas their home.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Experience daily life in Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil
* Wander the vibrant streets of this “city” within Rio that’s full of contrasts, local stories, and colourful culture
* Take in amazing views of São Conrado and Gavea Rock from a local's house rooftop
* Gain a better understanding of urban development and favelas in Rio de Janeiro
* Learn about the local economy and the independent businesses that make up communities like Rocinha
You’ll start your Rio tour learning about how the slums, called favelas, developed throughout the city. As we drive from the artistic, affluent area of Gavea into the massive favela of Rocinha, the contrasts in what you see out your window will highlight the inequalities plaguing Rio’s people. Rocinha is the largest, most populated favela in all of Brazil, and our first stop will be atop a hill from which you’ll have views of both sides of life in Rio de Janeiro.
As we enter the favela, the alleys ahead will tell the stories of uncontrolled urban development in one of the biggest cities in the world. Did you know, a quarter of the Carioca population still lives in favelas? And yet, despite the stereotype of dangerous neighbourhoods filled with pain and suffering, we’ll show you how these are vibrant places with lots of life and positive energy.
To help you get to truly know the area, we’ll stop at a local’s house where you can not only chat and learn about the community, but also take in an astonishing view from the house rooftop. We’ll explore around the neighbourhood, talking to locals, visiting the shops and bars, and authentically engaging with local life.
Next up, we’ll make our way downhill through the neighbourhood streets, taking in the views of colourful houses painting the landscape. At the bottom is where we reach the Boiadeiros area, where hundreds of shops and people pop up. Be prepared to soak it all in because it’s going to be hard to focus your stare with so much going on at the same time!
From there, it’ll be time to head back to your hotel… that is, unless you want to learn more about favela life. If you want to gain more perspective on the favelas, then you can join our afternoon Favela Experience tour, which heads to Santa Marta — arguably one of the most famous favelas in Rio de Janeiro, and the place where Michael Jackson filmed his music video for ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ in 1996.
Discover one of Rio's favelas, Santa Marta, and meet locals from the community. See the first peacemaking unit (UPP) of the Rio 2016 safety program, understand the favela’s history and current improvements, and see where one of Michael Jackson’s music video was filmed Marvel at views of Guanabara Bay and Botafogo area from Michael Jackson’s lookout.
The favelas of Rio are well known for all the wrong reasons. Join this Rio de Janeiro tour to see this area which never makes it into the tourist brochures but is full of life, diversity, history, and community.
It's no secret that Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Blessed with an incredibly stunning natural setting, Rio is famous for just how drop dead gorgeous it is. It's also just as famous for its poverty and often misunderstood shantytowns known as favelas. This Rio favela tour will give you a local look into the real Rio, from its beautiful vistas to one of its favelas, made famous in Michael Jackson’s ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ music video.
Accompanied by your local guide, step into the Santa Marta favela, and take a walk through the community. Meet locals and hear stories about what life is really like here. Navigate the narrow alleys, learn about local life, and dispel some of the myths surrounding these vibrant communities. In the heart of it all are some of the most stunning views in the city. We'll take a moment and stop so you can take it all in - Guanabara Bay and Botafogo look best from up here. Now is a great opportunity to reflect on your favela tour and ask your local guide any questions you may have.
You've just experienced the real Rio - there's no turning back now!
Take in the best of Rio de Janeiro in just one jam-packed afternoon! You’ll see every one of the Marvelous City’s highlights, from the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to the colourful Selaron Staircase. You’ll also explore districts like bohemian Santa Teresa and nightlife-loving Lapa. Finish it all off with an epic sunset view over Guanabara Bay and Copacabana Beach from atop Sugarloaf Mountain.
Enjoy epic views of Rio from iconic sites like the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain Explore the bohemian district of Santa Teresa and shop for locally made souvenirs Visit the famous nightlife hot spot of Lapa (to help you plan your evening later on!) Climb the colourful Selaron Staircase, a stunning mosaic created over a span of 23 years Learn about the famous pyramid-shaped Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral.
You’ll start your Rio de Janeiro tour with a visit to the most iconic spot in the city: the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain. We’ll head through Tijuca National Park to the mountain top, where you’ll experience the most amazing views of Rio (and get to snap the most epic selfie shots). You’ll discover first-hand why this site is one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World. From there, we’ll make our way back down the hillside and towards the historic, artistic, and bohemian district of Santa Teresa. This neighbourhood was the first wealthy area in Rio de Janeiro and houses some of the most interesting shops in town. We’ll stop into a few places for you to see some locally made items and fulfill your souvenir shopping needs.
Our next stop is at the modern Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, designed by architect Edgar de Oliveira da Fonseca and inspired by the Mayan pyramids. The stained-glass windows are a gorgeous work, reaching out all the way up to the ceiling. Your Rio tour then goes on to the area of Lapa, famous for its nightlife, bars, and tambourine sounds that play throughout the night ‘til dawn. And of course, it’s impossible to visit Lapa and miss the Aqueduct, the main gate of the neighbourhood that is now used as a bridge for the Santa Teresa tram. Before we leave the district, we’ll stop by the world-famous Selaron Staircase, a colourful mosaic in Brazilian colours and featuring tiles sent in by tourists from over 150 different cities around the world.
And we’re still not done! Lastly, we’ll move onto the Urca neighbourhood, where we’ll ride the cable car up, up, up to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain for jaw-dropping views of Guanabara Bay and Copacabana Beach. If we’re lucky, we’ll also take in a spectacular sunset — the perfect way to cap off an amazing afternoon in the Marvelous City!
Discover how the old and modern parts of Rio’s downtown co-exist on this historical walking tour. Learn how to ride both the subway and the new electric tram, and discover areas that were rarely explored even by locals before the 2016 Olympics.
Discover the renovated harbour area and its highlights such as Kobra’s graffiti mural and Museum of Tomorrow Stroll around Orla Conde surrounding the downtown and into Rio’s Old Town district Ride the new eco-friendly tram of Rio Visit the city’s oldest bakery and treat yourself to the best pastries in town.
On this jam-packed Rio city tour, we’re mixing historical venues, modern designs, and stunning views from iconic sites to give you a full taste of Rio’s past, present, and future. We start our journey in the classic area of Copacabana, where we’ll head to the subway to reach the downtown area at Cinelandia Square. We’ll ride the newest transportation option in Rio, the VLT tram. The sustainable ride on the electric tram takes you across downtown all the way to the renovated harbour area, which has been developed into the modern Olympic Boulevard. The 2016 Olympic Games have left a great legacy on that side of town, and you won’t get a better first impression of modern-day Rio de Janeiro.
We’ll get off the tram right by the impressive and colourful graffiti mural designed by Eduardo Kobra. His work features the indigenous people of five continents and covers over 2,600 square metres of the building. From there, we’ll head from the boulevard down to the Museum of Tomorrow, another impressive work that’s great for snapping a few photos with Guanabara Bay in the background. We’ll then connect from this renovated area to the old district of the city via a new pathway along the bay. Moving along the old streets of Rio de Janeiro’s downtown, we’ll reach the first bakery of Rio. This traditional spot dates back to 1894 and has kept all of its original enchantment.
As you enjoy the fancy architecture, treat yourself to some of the yummiest desserts in town. After this sugar rush, we’ll walk to Carioca Square to take the subway back to Copacabana.
Tap in to the Carioca lifestyle on this tour that shows you how to go around Rio like a real local! Go back to where it all began in Urca and later catapult up to the top of the city.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Feast out on the delicious local delicacies of this pretty city
* Ride on the famous cable car from Praia Vermelha up to Urca Hill
* Get the best views in town from way up high at Sugarloaf Mountain
Find out all about Urca, the wonderful neighbourhood where Rio de Janeiro started out from. You’ll stroll around the cosy and sweet streets in this serene little area that just also happens to be where Rio de Janeiro was officially founded as a city. In order to reach this area of town, we’ll have to take the subway to Botafogo. You can experience how locals get around town while also getting a quick introduction to the city which is ideal if this is your first time in Rio.
Hopping off at Urca beach, we’ll wander along the coast to one of the locals’ favourite hot spots in town! The Urca wall or as the Cariocas call it, the “mureta da Urca.” The Cariocas love to kick back with a beer there and you will too! You’ll also get to take a nibble out of the excellent empadinhas (mini pasties) from a traditional spot. Once we’re had our fill of beers and such, we’ll wind our way along the alleys to Urca’s first ever houses.
Then, it’s time to head to the Red Beach for a must-stop at the Claudio Coutinho walking path. This path leads many a hiker to the very top of Sugarloaf Mountain but fear not as we won’t need to pull out our hiking boots any time soon! In fact we’ll take the cable car up there instead. On our journey to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, we’ll stop off first at Urca Hill, where you’ll get your first breath-taking moment looking at the beautiful Botafogo beaming right below us.
Carry on up to the top on the second cable car ride all the way up to the Sugarloaf summit where you’ll be treated to stunning views across Guanabara Bay, Copacabana and of course the city centre. This is the perfect finale to the tour as the stunning 360-degree view will show you why Rio is known as “The Marvellous City”.
See it all on two wheels as you cycle from the beaches to the bays and then make your way on to the pretty city centre!
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Whirl around the impressive Olympic area
* Ride by the most talked about beaches Ipanema, Arpoador and Leblon
* Sit back and relax as you watch the sun set over Rio from a secret spot
You won’t miss a beat atop a bike in Rio! You’ll be able weave around without getting in the way of anyone and on top of that you’ll be more or less oblivious to the traffic jams! This comfy and convenient mode of transport is a quick and easy way to get around Rio.
Learn all about the development that has gone on and continues to go on there. You will find out all there is to know from downtown to Copacabana! Not to mention the views you’ll get as you cruise around the city. You’ll set your eyes on everything from Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain to Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Get yourself psyched because you are going to burn some mega calories as you spend the day biking around the place!
As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll be able to check out some of the amazing Olympic area that is as much at home in Rio as the historical landmarks; such as the magnificent Museum of Tomorrow. When you cycle alongside the beautiful beaches you’ll come to know the awesome Kobra mural!
Familiarise yourself with some of the stunning street art and incredible architecture along the way and step inside a gorgeous garden oasis that’ll let you slip in to a most delightful daydream. Last but not least, rally on over to Arpoador Rock - the best spot in town to watch the sunset from! It’s loved by locals and tourists alike and it’s sure to blow your socks off!
Completa tu estancia en Río de Janeiro con un día de descanso en las mejores playas de la ciudad. Esta excursión te lleva a Angra dos Reis, una zona paradisíaca que se ha convertido en el lugar favorito de autóctonos y turistas por la extraordinaria belleza de sus playas. Ven y descubre sus arenas blancas, el azul del mar y pon verdes de envidia a tus amigos.
Angra dos Reis está situado en el distrito sur de Río de Janeiro. Aunque ya fue descubierta en 1502, se colonizó por primera vez en 1556. Durante siglos, ha pasado por las manos de españoles, franceses, holandeses y portugueses. No es de extrañar que los grandes imperios coloniales ansiaran su captura ya que, además de ser un punto estratégico en las rutas marítimas, ¿quién no querría quedársela con su excepcional belleza?
Este paraíso terrenal se ha convertido actualmente en un punto de encuentro del turismo nacional e internacional por esta misma razón. A lo largo de su costa encontraremos más de 365 islas, algunas de las cuales pertenecen a famosos. La mayor de todas es conocida simplemente como Grande y está situada en un hábitat verde y exuberante conocido como la Mata o Selva Atlántica. En esta zona también encontraremos playas destacadas como Guaratecaia, Mambucaba, Conceição de Jacareí y Scrocaba, ¡ideales para sentirse en el cielo!
Únete a este inolvidable viaje por el mayor bosque urbano del mundo: el bosque de la Tijuca, en Río de Janeiro. Siente el poder de conducir un todoterreno a través de los distintos y hermosos parajes naturales, antes de bajar el ritmo dando un tranquilo paseo por el monte. Te esperan tantas maravillas que tardarás mucho en olvidar este momento.
El jeep hará su primera parada en la Cachoeira dos Macacos, un entorno exuberante con preciosas cascadas, donde podrás dar un paseo y admirar la flora. No hay muchos lugares donde se puedan encontrar ramilletes enteros de orquídeas y bromelias, con sus sorprendentes formas. O aún mejor: puedes echarte una siesta bajo la protectora sombra de los cedros y jacarandas. Seguro que sueñas con el revoloteo de alguno de los animales en peligro de extinción que te rodean, como el tucán de pico negro o la mariposa azul brillante.
La siguiente parada es Vista Chinesa, una curiosa construcción erigida en el siglo XIX en honor a los chinos que iniciaron a los brasileños en el arte de cultivar el té. Es un mirador con unas vistas impresionantes del paisaje montañoso y del mar que serpentea entre las colinas. En el interior de la Capela Mayrink, no puedes perderte las telas del pintor Candido Portinari. Por último, camino de la playa de Sao Conrado, a través del embalse Acude da Solidao, mantén los ojos bien abiertos para no perderte los coloridos parapentes flotando en el cielo.